Amid an energy crisis that is hobbling the economy and immiserating the populace, the minister responsible for public enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, took four months to decline the nominations for a CEO for Eskom recommended by its board.

It’s not clear how the board can continue after such treatment. Clearly it does not have the faith of the shareholder, and it’s perfectly reasonable to ask what on earth is going on...

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